Cold months and warm hearts
The number of child abuse cases in McMinnville spiked this year, and Francine Fiore, development director at Juliette’s House, said that may be a good thing. Fiore said the increase in police investigations ...
Mac school board boosts local excise tax
The McMinnville School Board voted Monday to hike the district’s local construction excise tax. Board member Stan Primozich voted against the increase, while the other six board members approved ...
Butterfly count reveals gains, losses
The count of Yamhill County’s endangered Fender’s Blue butterflies increased significantly in one area this year, but fell slightly in other locations and approached zero in some areas, according ...
Barium Cup benefits cancer patients
Playing a round of golf or bidding on sports memorabilia can improve the lives of cancer patients, according to members of the Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation. The foundation’s major annual ...
Along the Street: Hazelnut price well off record high
Hazelnut packers have agreed to pay a minimum of $1.22 per pound for field-run hazelnuts this year. That’s down 28 percent from last year’s record-setting $1.70, but still the second-highest ...
McMinnville to update city website
The city of McMinnville has issued a request for proposals for a web update designed to make its site easier and friendlier to navigate for citizens. The request includes a call for the posting of a broader ...
Food cart ordinance approved
CARLTON — City councilors approved new rules governing food carts Monday night. The ordinance was developed by the planning commission, which has been working on the issue for more than a year. It ...
Dinner auction slated for FFA
CARLTON — FFA alumni will host the 13th annual FFA Dinner Auction Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Carlton American Legion Hall, across from city hall on East Main Street. Proceeds will benefit the FFA ...
Child abuser gets 30 days
When a child is exposed to violence, brain development is impacted, Yamhill County Court Circuit Judge Cynthia Easterday told 25-year-old abuser Kyle Paulsen at his plea and sentencing hearing Monday. “It’s ...
Willamina wins fitness and nutrition grant
WILLAMINA — Shortly after returning to the Willamina School District as nutrition services director, Lynn Shore made the district’s decision pay off by landing a $12,000 Fuel Up to Play 60 ...
Elementary enrollment down in Sheridan
SHERIDAN — Attendance at Sheridan’s K-8 Faulconer-Chapman School has taken an unexpected downturn this fall, Superintendent Steve Sugg and Principal David Kline told the school board Wednesday ...
Prayer debate flares anew at commission meeting
Cheryl Kolbe, head of the Portland chapter of the Freedom from Religion Foundation, offered a “secular invocation” at the Yamhill County commissioners’ Thursday meeting. Chair Allen ...
Work session slated on homeless issue
After months of taking tours, listening to presentations and gathering information, the McMinnville City Council is ready to begin considering possible action plans. The council is slated to open ...
Funnel clouds possible this afternoon
Weather service warns air mass is unstable, but threat should diminish after 5
Cook School sees new use
Cook School has been mostly empty since its kindergartners through fifth-graders moved to the new, larger Sue Buel Elementary School in 2008. But now the building, a landmark at Lafayette Avenue and Fifth ...
